2023-08-11 14:43:22
August 11, 2023 4:12 pm Posted by Redacción –
One of the founders of the influential Canadian group The Band, Robbie Robertsonhas left us at the age of 80 and the world of rock mourns his death through heartfelt messages published on the networks of musicians from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks o Whitesnake among others.
As reported Daily Mail among other means, Robertson has passed away in Los Angeles, after a long battle against prostate cancer. The guitarist’s manager, Jared Levinehas been in charge of confirming the death, which occurred last Wednesday, August 9, through the statement published by the musician’s family: “Robbie was surrounded by his family at the time of his death, including his wife, Janet, his ex-wife, Dominique, and her partner, Nicholas, and their children Alexandra, Sebastian, and Delphine and their partner, Kenny. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Angelica, Donovan, Dominic, Gabriel and Seraphina.
Robertson had just finished his fourteenth film score project with regular collaborator Martin Scorsese, “Killers of the Flower Moon.” In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Six Nations of the Great River to support the construction of their new cultural center.”
Statement from Robbie Robertson’s family.
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— The Band (@TheBandOfficial) August 9, 2023
El Beatle Ringo Starr has commented on your post, “God bless Robbie Robertson, peace and love to his family, peace and love. Ringo.”
God bless Robbie Robertson, peace and love to all his family peace and love. Ringo ????✌️????❤️????????????☮️
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) August 10, 2023
Ronnie Woodguitarist of The Rolling Stonesaccompanies live images of The Band “The Last Waltz” with the message “Sad news about Robbie Robertson. He was a lovely man, a great friend and will be sorely missed.”
Such sad news about Robbie Robertson – he was a lovely man, a great friend and will be dearly missed xx R
Photographs from The Last Waltz pic.twitter.com/I7IHXGJyYj
— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) August 9, 2023
Another illustrious name like that of Stephen Stillsmember of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Youngcomments with images of the live performance in which we also see Ringo on drums and Robertson handing him a guitar, “Always kind and generous. Rest in peace, Robbie Robertson.”
Always kind and generous. Rest in peace, Robbie Robertson. @r0bbier0berts0n pic.twitter.com/5jh36cPfVQ
— Stephen Stills (@Stephen__Stills) August 9, 2023
Neil Diamond ensures that “The music world has lost a great man with the passing of Robbie Robertson. Keep making that ‘beautiful noise’ in the sky, Robbie. I will miss you.”
The music world lost a great one with the passing of Robbie Robertson. Keep making that Beautiful Noise in the sky, Robbie. I’ll miss you.
— Neil Diamond (@NeilDiamond) August 9, 2023
The leader of Whitesnake, David Coverdalehe declared “big fan of his work… love The Band… RIP Robbie.”
Huge Admirer of his work…Love The Band…RIP Robbie…????????????????????
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) August 9, 2023
For his part, Bryan Adamsshows one of the photographs that he was able to take of Robertson accompanied by this message: “RIP Robbie Robertson. Thank you for the amazing music and great moments, especially for photographing you in LA not long ago. We’ll keep Anna Lee company for you…”
RIP Robbie Robertson. Thanks for the amazing music and the great hangs, especially photographing you in LA not so long ago. We’ll keep Anna Lee company for you… pic.twitter.com/0IqVibzVZm
— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) August 9, 2023
From the ranks of The Kinks the words of Dave Davies: “Totally devastated and shocked by his passing. He was a great musician who inspired many of our generation.”
Totally devastated and shocked at his passing. He was a great musician who inspired many of our generation. #robbierobertsonrip
— Dave Davies (@davedavieskinks) August 9, 2023
Stevie “Little Steven” Van Zandtfrom E Street Bandalso says goodbye to what he calls a friend and genius: “RIP, Robbie Robertson. A good friend and a genius. The Band’s music shook off the excesses of the Renaissance and was an essential part of the latest 1960s back-to-roots trend. He was a brilliant and underappreciated guitarist who contributed in greatly to the best tour and the best album of Bob Dylan“.
RIP Robbie Robertson. A good friend and a genius. The Band’s music shocked the excess out of the Renaissance and were an essential part of the final back-to-the-roots trend of ‘60s. He was an underrated brilliant guitar player adding greatly to Bob Dylan’s best tour & best album.
— ????????????????Stevie Van Zandt☮️???? (@StevieVanZandt) August 9, 2023
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